Intake Nurse (RN or LPN)

GASTROENTEROLOGY SPECIALTIES PC•Lincoln, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Growing Gastroenterology Team! We are a busy, physician-owned Gastroenterology practice with 33 providers dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our practice continues to grow, including the addition of new providers and expanded procedure capacity, we are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse to join our Intake team. This role is ideal for an RN or LPN who enjoys patient education, care coordination, and ensuring patients are fully prepared for their procedures. Unlike many traditional nursing roles, this position is primarily office-based, with most work performed by telephone and computer through patient assessments, education, care coordination, and electronic documentation. If you are organized, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in helping patients feel informed and prepared, we'd love to meet you! The Intake Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing pre-procedure assessments and preparation activities for patients scheduled for endoscopic procedures and related services. This role reviews medical histories, evaluates procedure readiness, coordinates medication management instructions, provides patient education, and ensures all required documentation is completed before procedures are performed. This is primarily a desk-based nursing position with the majority of work conducted via telephone, electronic medical records, and other computer-based systems rather than direct bedside patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN or LPN).
Current and unrestricted Nebraska RN or LPN license.
Minimum of two years of experience in a medical office, ambulatory care, or specialty healthcare setting.
Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Gastroenterology, endoscopy, surgical, procedural, or pre-admission testing experience.
Knowledge of bowel preparation protocols, procedural screening criteria, and medication management requirements.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Experience providing patient education and coordinating care across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-procedure assessments and review patient medical histories for scheduled endoscopic procedures.
Educate patients regarding bowel preparation, dietary restrictions, medication management, arrival instructions, and procedure expectations.
Coordinate medication holds and obtain necessary approvals for anticoagulants, antiplatelet therapies, diabetic medications, and other high-risk medications.
Review patient histories to identify scheduling concerns, procedural exclusions, or situations requiring additional provider review.
Respond to patient calls and electronic communications regarding procedure preparation and readiness.
Coordinate with scheduling teams regarding cancellations, reschedules, and procedure eligibility concerns.
Collaborate with physicians, clinic staff, physician nurses, and Endoscopy Center personnel to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
Serve as a clinical resource for patients preparing for upcoming procedures.
Support quality improvement initiatives and comply with all safety, infection prevention, and organizational policies.